Ah! I bet I have you thinking Ashton and Kayl are now ill, or perhaps it is I who has taken a turn for the worse. No, no. It was indeed Ashton who just woke me from my slumber....however the #6 in question would be none other than.....Melina.
Oh yes, I now have an extra sick girl on my hands. No worries, she is a sweetie. I am considering keeping her here, if she will stay the next 24 hours, simply not to infect Kim's household any further. We shall see.
Those poor girls. Currently one resides in each restroom.
I suppose it will be another long day of Pepto Bismol, Ginger-ale, Gatorade, saltines, Clorox wipes, and Lysol. Fun stuff!!
So my Grandma tells me there will indeed come a day when the sounds and smells of this last week will be greatly missed. Although I find that thought a bit stomach turning, somewhere in the recesses of my mind I know she is right. Partly because for the last 12 years I have been told there isn't a moment of motherhood that I won't miss one day. And partly (mostly) because I have always found my grandma's word to be true. Man, I love that woman!
Enter funny moment in this story.
Ashton and Melina both just stood before me, slightly bent due to the stomach cramps, and asked if the Pepto Bismol I gave them would help. Oh heavens. I giggled at the memories of my youth. Pepto reminds me of nothing more than vomit. The memory of regurgitating pink fluid almost immediately after swallowing is burned deep in my mind. You will not find one drop of liquid Pepto in this house. I can't stomach it. The smell, the taste. It is pure sickness to me. Thankfully someone decided it best to make chewable tabs. I honestly don't know if these help matters as I won't put them anywhere near my mouth, but one can always hope.
So no girls...they probably don't seem to help, but take them anyway, and may you have better luck than I.
I do think it best to end this now. It would serve me well to spend some time re-scrubbing the restrooms. One thing I know...nothing is worse than having to be sick in a restroom that isn't sparkling. It is the least I can do for "my girls". Perhaps one day they will remember their momma (or Auntie Randi) keeping the restroom clean during their time of need. With any luck they too will look back on these days with fond memories. Only time will tell.
About Me
- Randi
- I'm married to a fantastic man who drops by for a visit from time to time (no I'm not kidding). We have 6 amazing kids that keep me busier than any one woman should be. I have an inherent fear of boredom....so I do whatever possible to quell any possiblity of it's rising. That being said, I am also an insomniac...which means at times, even my best efforts are quashed. However, that is not to say that I don't try. I am...for all purpses rendered...a "fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants" kind of girl. Some think this an elaborate excuse to procrastinate, when in fact, it is simply my way of staying sane...and perhaps an occasional excuse to procrasinate. I am insanely loyal to my friends and would drop everything in a moments notice for them. I dig partying with a ton of people. The more the better. I'm told I have an insane gift for making people enjoy themselves. Am studing the possiblility of euphoric gasses released through my salivary glands. It's one of many theories I'm looking into. Along with the off chance that I may just simply exude good times all on my own...curious. I love to sing, and do it as often as possible. Been told I can carry a tune...I do try *eh hem*!
4 comments:
I know it's a little late this time, but then again, this won't be the last time... try peppermint, candies, or, if you can find it tea. I'm sorry I didn't know about this back in your days of pepto, something I picked up nursing pregnant women. If I had known it way back then, you may hate the smell and taste of perppermint, huh???
Love Mom. (and oh, I missed it enough I'm doing it again? Grma is right!)
What's the chance of Kayl and you not getting the flu!! I hope it is good.
Know the feeling about pepto, lived a full 621/2 years without taking even one tsp of that pink sludge into my delicate little mouth UNTIL during one minor bout of stomach ache YOUR gramps made me do it- I didn't want to but after the fight and before I could run out the door he forced some down my thoart and Lo and Behold!!!! I felt better! Do Not Ever Tell Him. Now that's under minalty of thick toe nails. And as for your mother - we know her too well huh! Hope all the kids are doing better and learn how to take care of you when it's your turn which it more than likely will be. Hugs to all. Loveya grma
You know, Pepto reminds me of throwing up as well... it seems that gingerale and seven up are the best things to vomit...they don't taste too bad in either direction.
Ginger tea works good on tummys too but if it is a virus and not just nausea...they probably will just have to get past it. Not good for you or them but probably how it will have to work out...
Use those wipes on the doorknobs, toilet flushers, telephones, and faucets throughout the house too because they say some viruses can live for 72 hours on nonporous surfaces.
Hope everyone feels better soon.
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